2026 Ford Econoline Cutaway Chassis Cab light trucks and vans (identified as 2026 Ford ECONOLINE CUTAWAY CHASSIS CAB) are affected. The blower motor on certain incomplete vehicles may not have been manufactured properly, which can cause the windshield defroster to fail and reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise taking the vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the blower motor assembly.
How to identify it
2026 Ford ECONOLINE CUTAWAY CHASSIS CAB
The hazard
On certain incomplete vehicles, the blower motor may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the blower motor could fail and cause the windshield defrost system not to work properly.
A windshield defroster that doesn't work may cause reduced visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the blower motor assembly.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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